The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who had a bone marrow transplant for the treatment of leukemia several weeks ago. The child requires protective isolation. Which statement by the child's family indicates understanding of this type of isolation?
A) "We will encourage oral hygiene twice a day.
B) "We will encourage meticulous hand washing among all people in contact with our child."
C) "You will have to administer all medications by IM injection."
D) "It will be important to restrict all visitors."
Answer: B
A child on protective isolation will be at an increased risk for infection. It will be important to encourage meticulous hand washing among all people who come in contact with the child. Restrict only visitors with colds, flu, or infection. Medications by injection should be avoided. Oral hygiene should be encouraged after every meal.
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